EO-EPCs obtained by 7-day culture of PBMNCs in the presence of angiogenic factors. EO-EPCs were spindle-shaped, morphologically similar to ECs (a). EO-EPCs were tested for their ability to uptake DiLDL (red fluorescence, b) and bind lectin (green fluorescence, c). a shows the double-stained EO-EPCs. On the other hand, Mo-DCs are able to incorporate DiLDL, but not to bind lectin (d, e)